Obituaries

Anthony Dwayne “Nony” Thomas, 60 years young, was suddenly called Home. He passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. He was born June 23, 1962, in Wheeling, West Virginia. He was the son of Charles and Donna Thomas.

Nony loved his family and did his best to take care of everyone he was around. If anything needed fixed, he was...

Mrs. Joyce T Sroufe, born on March 9, 1937, to the late J. Harold and T. Variah Cobbs Thomas, transitioned peacefully from this life on October 19, 2022, at the age of 85. As a formal English teacher with Columbus City Schools, she taught countless students during her long career. Teaching was her life’s mission. She was a passionate reader...

Alan Christopher Head, age 57 passed on October 14, 2022. He was born August 26, 1965 to the late Willie and Erline (Solomon) Head in Akron, Ohio where he spent most of his childhood, later in life he moved to Columbus, Ohio where he spent the remainder of his life. Alan was proceeded in death by parents Willie and Erline...

William Griffin, age 85, a life-long resident of Columbus, Ohio. He was born September 29, 1937. He departed from this life October 17, 2022 unexpectedly.

William attended and graduated from a catholic school and served as an Altar Boy. In 19 55, William met and married his first wife at a young tender age of 18 years old, to Mary...

Sheila Marie Williamson was born July 23, 1966 in Man West Virginia to the late Robert E. Williamson and Jerlene V. Williamson Prieto. From this union, Sheila was born.

Sheila accepted Christ at an early age; she attended Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church with her mother.

Sheila was educated in the Columbus School System. She graduated in 1982

God blessed her...

Marilyn Horton age 52, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on October 17, 2022.

Marilyn loved to travel keeping the family together by having BBQ’s. She loved to cook and had the best mac and cheese and punch bowel cake. She also loved doing the 2 step with her Hubby. Marilyn either loved you or disliked you but, she definitely loved...

Antoine Ramon Bradley Sr. was born into this world on April 11, 1979, to Cheryl Yvonne Bradley and Larry smith. When Antoine lost two of his children it caused him to be broken hearted which led to his heart failure. Antione earned his heavenly wings and joined Jerea and Antoine Jr. October 15, 2022.

Antione would love to talk about...

Patricia Ann Brisco, age 76. Sunrise November 8, 1945 and Sunset October 14, 2022.

Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Thursday, October 27, 2022 at New Birth Christian Ministries, 3475 Refugee Rd.

Interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.

James Howard Dawkins Jr. known to friends as “Jimmy”, “Rio Jim” was born on February 12, 1951 to James H. Dawkins Sr. and Dorothy J. (Johnson) Dawkins. He transitioned on October 13, 2022.

James was preceded in death by his parents; James H. Dawkins Sr., and Dorothy Dawkins, brother; David Dawkins, niece; Dionna Edwards, nephew; Brett Dillard.

Jimmy is survived...

Rick Anthony Lewis II was born on Wednesday, June 27, 1990 to Tracey F. and Rick A. Lewis in Akron Ohio. Growing up he always had a zest for life and was passionate about sports even though he wasn’t great at playing them. As the younger brother, he and his sister Natasha M. Lewis had a close-knit relationship and saw...

Edward Lee Dorsey, Sr., known as “BeBop” and “Eddie D”, was born June 4, 1946, in Fort Lauderdale, FL.  Surrounded by his loving family, he transitioned peacefully to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 16, 2022. He was blessed with 76 years of life. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mt. Hermon AME Church...

Lee Edward Madison was born on June 22, 1967, in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from West High School in 1985 and played varsity football his sophomore and junior season. Lee was a Dallas Cowboy fan for life, enjoyed cooking on the grill with friends and family, and an avid fisherman. His early years were spent in the Milo Grogan area...

Shaun Jermaine Rogers was born here in Columbus, Ohio on December 21, 1985 to Karen L. Rogers. Shaun went home to be with the Lord Suddenly on October 15, 2022.

Shaun graduated from Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center High and the Northwest Career Center in 2004. Shaun moved to Florida where he graduated from Kaplen College for Computer Technology. He...

Mary Emma Milner-Sumlin was blessed with 98 years of life. Sunrise May 14, 1924 and sunset October 15, 2022. She was one of 4 children to the late Sophie and Isaac Diggs, Sr. She was known by many as Mom, Grandma, Mrs. Milner-Sumlin and Aunt Emma.

Mary spent her younger years in Warren, Ohio before moving to Columbus, Ohio. She...

Venerado Segui was born June 14, 1951, to Sotera Hernandez and Benito Segui in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico and gone on to rest with the lord Wednesday October 12, 2022.

Venerado was married to Monseratte Ramos on December 17, 1971, until she passed on July 26, 2001. He never remarried after the loss of Monseratte.

Venerado affectionately known as Nano was...